Wednesday, October 30, 2013

1. I told you I wanted to write the Best report last week instead of the Breast report.Today I Can write the BEST report.After a second mammogram in 31 days And bilateral ultra sounds the doctor gave me the all clear for another year!I Am Thrilled!!!2. Mom had her Lung Biopsy done yesterday, we were at the hospital all day...do you ever get 'really' hungry while waiting and waiting and waiting??Anyway, the test went well.We should have results next Wednesday........Hurry up and wait some more.

3. My BIL Mike had a stroke in his eye a couple of weeks ago, have you ever heard of such a thing??

I just ask that you lift he and my sister (Mike and Pam) up in prayer. This does affect his vision and his job!! I'll update when we know something definitive. 4. Getting older brings with it Lots of Joy, Experience, Life Lessons, Wisdom, Greying hair and medical issues! Enjoy Every Moment !!!

Monday, October 14, 2013

I wondered why I had not yet received the little 'all clear' postcard in the mail after my recent mammogram. Usually it arrives routinely in about 7-10 days. However, this time it has been over 2 weeks and no card.

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

"Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God. Whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:16-17

We cannot succeed in life alone we must work together and share these things

Scripture does teach us that we are not to try and do this life alone

We, most importantly, need GOD and a personal relationship with Him

Secondly, we do need others, family, friends, co-workers, fellow Christians and people in our lives to help keep us accountable, keep us growing and be encouragements to each other.

"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love, and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the Day approaching." Hebrews 10:24-25

Yet, I have failed and succumbed to the evil of clinical/chemical depressionAfter my husband passed away, I tried to become involved in ministry again (after taking a break while caring for him), I attempted to participate within the boundaries and guidelines of church rules, and the idealistic 'image' that some people think we need. After 16 months of offering to try it 'mans' way, I gave up, closed the doors on that part of life and have become a semi-hermit.

So, how does No become the common denominator with the words above?For the past 18 months I have closed myself off to most everybody with the exception of family and an occasional outing with a friend. I have turned my mind off to ministry in any form. When you have been told (numerous times) that you are not 'good enough', there comes a time you begin to believe it and Live It!!! That is my failure and my sin! That is why NO, becomes the common denominator in those words.

I have learned to believe that I have No purpose, No dream, No goal, No reason, No point, No wish, No project, and No plan!!!

NOW...Understanding God's TruthI Know that is a lie from the enemyAnd I know that chemical depression can do that to your mind

The honest truth is thoughI have embraced those Lies and now it is time to Turn from my sinful ways and attempt to begin living in the truth of God's Word Again...the way it should be.

And AK, you are correct; we cannot do this life alone, not without each other and most definitely not without God!!!

Thank you for letting me open my heart and share my struggles.If we would do it more often, we could learn to love each other in spite of our differences and the world could be a happier place~

Bless you allGood Night!!!

P.S. - AK, because you led me to this post, if you would like the gift card, please private message me your address and I will send it to you:)